Vazquez and the Aces earned a series sweep over SIU
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A huge series sweep over Southern Illinois was not the only big news of the week for the University of Evansville volleyball team. On Tuesday – Purple Aces junior Alondra Vazquez was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week for her efforts against the Salukis.
Vazquez had a spectacular week of action in leading the Aces to the two league victories. The junior recorded an average of 5.57 kills and 4.43 digs per set while accumulating four service aces, six block assists and one solo. On top of that, she hit a strong .327 in the victories.
The outside hitter opened the weekend with a 22-kill, 19-dig effort. In the win, Vazquez hit .290 while posting a solo block and four block assists. Two service aces also finished off her stat sheet. On Monday, Vazquez put forth another excellent contest, registering 17 kills and 12 digs. She had a pair of block assists and two service aces. Vazquez hit .385 in the winning effort.
She sits alone at the top of the MVC offensive rankings with 4.32 kills per set. Her average ranks 33rd in the nation while her total of 268 kills is 15th in the country. She has a total of 871 attempts in 2021, which also leads the Valley and is fifth in the nation. Perhaps even more impressive – she has accumulated 231 digs, ranking 73rd in the NCAA.
A trip to Illinois State is up next for the Aces, who face the Redbirds on Sunday and Monday in a pair of 4 p.m. contests.
